Majestic Table Mountain with its lavish ocean views sets the theme for this hospitable province. The Western Cape has a unique cultural and natural heritage and a rural easy-going atmosphere coupled with a first world infrastructure. In the towns and villages and in Cape Town itself there is world-class entertainment such as theatre, music festivals, fabulous restaurants and shopping opportunities.
General information
CAPITAL: Cape Town
OTHER CITIES: Stellenbosch, George, Saldanha Bay
AIRPORTS: Cape Town International Airport, George
AREA: 10.6% of the country
POPULATION: 9.7% of the country at 4.2 million
LANGUAGES: Afrikaans, English & Xhosa
Not to be missed
- Robben Island, a World Heritage Site
- Cape Floral Kingdom, a World Heritage Site
- Table Mountain in Cape Town
- Wine tasting
- Whale watching in season